Brief Calculus

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This course is designed to introduce concepts of differentiation and integration and their applications to solving problems. Topics include graphing, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on applications drawn from business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze and communicate results. (2024 SP) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s): | UGETC course for A.S. and A.S. Teacher Preparation | Mathematics Gen. Ed. course for A.A. and A.A. Teacher Preparation. A student may place directly into MAT 172 if the student has met at least one (1) of the following criteria within the past five (5) years: Local diagnostic exam or challenge exam which demonstrates proficiency in Pre-Calculus Algebra competencies. An unweighted HS GPA of 3.5 or higher and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state. A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam. A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher. A score of 600 or higher on the SAT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state. A score of 24 or higher on the ACT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.